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We are so pleased that you have decided to apply to the Academy of Notre Dame and hope that you find this online application process convenient and easy to use. Remember we're here to help! If you have any questions or encounter any problems please call 978-649-7611, Ext. 337 or email admissions@ndatyngsboro.org.

Follow the simple steps below for:

Families New to the Academy

Step 1: Fill out this online inquiry form. Once the form is submitted, you will recieve an email with instructions on how to set up your Admissions Portal.

Step 2: Log Into your Admissions Portal to complete the application and submit the required materials. There are different application requirements, depending on the grade level to which you will be applying. Read more below for more specific information on the requirements that apply to you.

Step 3: Schedule a Personal Tour, attend an Open House, or sign up for a Shadow Day where prospective students can spend a day at the Academy attending classes and experiencing a typical day at school. All of these events can be scheduled through your Admissions Portal or by contacting the Admissions office at 978-649-7611, Ext. 351 or by email at admissions@ndatyngsboro.org.

Step 2: From the home page of the Admissions Portal, click Add New Applicant and enter the information relative to the incoming sibling.

Step 3: Click on the tab for the new family member, complete the application, and submit the required supporting materials. There are different application requirements, depending on the grade level to which you will be applying. Read more below for more specific information on the requirements that apply to you.

Step 4: Schedule a Shadow Day where prospective students can spend a day at the Academy attending classes and experiencing a typical day at school. All of these events can be scheduled through your Admissions Portal or by contacting the Admissions office at 978-649-7611, Ext. 351 or by email at admissions@ndatyngsboro.org.

International Students

The Academy of Notre Dame's International Program is intended to enrich the diversity of our school community by welcoming highly qualified international students to our one-of-a-kind study abroad experience. All students who live outside of the United States must apply to the Academy through an agency, and not online. For more information on our International program, visit our International Program Page. To connect with one of our preferred admissions agencies, visit our International Agencies page.

Standard Application Online (SAO)

Use the SAO button above to start your application. The school code to send the SSAT score to the Academy is 1082.

Admissions Requirements

Different application materials are required to be submitted, depending on the school level to which you will be applying. All of these materials can be submitted through your Admissions Portal (details for setting up this portal can be found in the Apply Online section above). Read more below about the requirements for each school level:

Application Requirements for:

Upper School (grades 9-12)

Completed Online Application

Application Essay

One of two placement tests:

Boston Archdiocesan High School Placement Test (HSPT)

Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT)

Copy of the applicant's complete 6th, 7th, and 8th grade official school transcripts

Copy of all standardized testing results for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade

Two letters of recommendation - One from a current teacher and one from either a principal or guidance counselor